Latest revision as of 09:03, 8 May 2008

Here is a summary some of the thoughts and ideas from the "comments etc." string of emails.

1. Use a social networking tool such as Zoho (how?), myspace (please, no), or ning to help connect mentors and mentees.

2. It appears that mentors and mentees want to connect themselves. Also, it appears that this is the least labor intensive method for mentor/mentee connections.

3. Need to form a committee to manually connect mentors and mentees as well as organize socials and events at conferences, however this might be sidestepped as it is highly labor intensive with the use of some kind of social networking tool that connects mentor to mentee

4. Don't limit the program to RUSA, perhaps open it up to other organizations.

5. Use a virtual mentor or a friend finder.

6. Don't limit the program to the first five years, all members of RUSA might like some mentoring opportunities.

7. Take a look at what NMRT is doing

8. Have events and socials at conferences in order to better connect mentors and mentees as well have previous years mentors and mentees speak about their experience at the conference.

9. Have a monthly discussion topic for mentors and mentees to come together on and discuss

10. It was suggested that the mentoring program run from june-june

11. Have an orientation at Annual but don't make it a requirement to attend.

12. Provide an email that stated a match had been made that also outlines the first steps in mentorship as well as the first month's topic

13. People who have changed jobs might be interested in mentoring program

14. The program needs a committee of approx. 7-10 members with 2 co-chairs to oversee the project

15. A modest budget to hold a reception, send out notices, and to market the program with flyers, brochures, etc.